Sam Lepak

Sam Lepak is Head of Growth at Matter, where he spends most of his time talking with the HR leaders, people managers, and founders Matter serves. He writes about recognition, rewards, and employee feedback through that lens — less theory, more what actually works in the teams he talks to each week.

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Comparisons
Achievers vs. Workhuman Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Achievers vs. Workhuman, verified August 2026: pricing models, reward funding, recognition mechanics, and real G2 reviews to help you choose.
Sam Lepak
Aug 28, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
Achievers vs. Vantage Circle Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Achievers vs. Vantage Circle, verified August 2026: quote-based pricing, global rewards, suite breadth, and real G2 reviews to help you choose.
Sam Lepak
Aug 28, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
Achievers vs. Nectar Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Achievers vs. Nectar, verified August 2026: pricing, reward funding fees, recognition mechanics, and real G2 reviews to help you choose between them.
Sam Lepak
Aug 28, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
Achievers vs. Motivosity Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Achievers vs. Motivosity, verified August 2026: pricing, rewards, recognition mechanics, and real G2 reviews to help you choose between them.
Sam Lepak
Aug 28, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
Achievers vs. Kudos Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Achievers vs. Kudos, verified August 2026: pricing, rewards, recognition mechanics, and real G2 reviews to help you choose between them.
Sam Lepak
Aug 28, 2026
12 Min Read
Comparisons
Achievers vs. Guusto Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Achievers vs. Guusto, verified August 2026: recognition platform vs. gifting tool, seat pricing, reward economics, and real G2 reviews compared.
Sam Lepak
Aug 28, 2026
15 Min Read
Comparisons
Achievers vs. Awardco Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Achievers vs. Awardco, verified August 2026: pricing, reward funding, recognition mechanics, and real G2 reviews to help you choose between them.
Sam Lepak
Aug 28, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
Vantage Circle vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair Vantage Circle vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, real G2 reviews, and which recognition platform fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
7 Min Read
Comparisons
Guusto vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Guusto vs. Matter, compared honestly: gift-card delivery tool vs. Slack/Teams recognition platform, with current pricing and reviews. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
8 Min Read
Employee Recognition
#1 Guide to Employee Recognition and Rewards Program in 2026
Create a culture that people won’t leave with a successful employee recognition and reward program that makes people feel appreciated, celebrated, and motivated.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
#1 Guide to Building a Kudos Program in 2026 [Top 5 Programs]
Create a culture that people won’t leave with a successful kudos program that makes people feel appreciated, celebrated, and motivated.
Sam Lepak
Jun 3, 2026
5 Min Read
Employee Recognition
10 Best Work Anniversary Apps [2026 Pricing & Reviews]
Deciding on an work anniversary app? Compare features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you make the best decision for your company.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Rewards
Top 10 Employee Rewards App [2026 Pricing & Reviews]
Deciding on an employee rewards app? Compare features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you make the best decision for your company.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
7 Min Read
Employee Rewards
11 Best Employee Rewards Software in 2026 (Pricing & Reviews)
The 11 best employee rewards software platforms in 2026, compared on how rewards are funded and billed, catalog reach, points expiry, and Slack and Teams support.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
20 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Kudos Systems: Features, Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Deciding on a kudos system? Compare features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you make the best decision for your company.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Kudos Platforms: Features, Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Deciding on a kudos platform? Compare features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you make the best decision for your company.
Sam Lepak
May 5, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
WorkTango vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, verified WorkTango vs. Matter comparison: 2026 pricing, the BI WORLDWIDE acquisition, point expiry, real G2 reviews, and which fits your team.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
8 Min Read
Comparisons
Achievers vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, verified Achievers vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, real G2 reviews, and which recognition platform fits your team. Updated August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
Workhuman vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, up-to-date Workhuman vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, real G2 reviews, and which recognition platform fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
7 Min Read
Comparisons
Assembly vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair Assembly vs. Matter comparison: 2026 pricing, what the Quantum Workplace acquisition changes, real G2 reviews, and which platform fits your team.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
8 Min Read
Comparisons
Awardco vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, up-to-date Awardco vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, real G2 reviews, and which recognition platform fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
16 Min Read
Comparisons
Kudos vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, verified Kudos vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, real G2 reviews, and which recognition platform fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
HeyTaco vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, up-to-date HeyTaco vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, the 5-taco daily cap, real G2 reviews, and which fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
13 Min Read
Comparisons
Motivosity vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, up-to-date Motivosity vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, real G2 reviews, and which recognition platform fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 6, 2026
16 Min Read
Comparisons
Nectar vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair, up-to-date Nectar vs. Matter comparison: pricing, features, real G2 reviews, and which recognition platform fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 4, 2026
6 Min Read
Comparisons
Bonusly vs. Matter Comparison: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
A fair Bonusly vs. Matter comparison: current pricing, reward funding fees, real G2 reviews, and which platform fits your team. Verified August 2026.
Sam Lepak
Aug 5, 2026
16 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Mo Competitors: Features, Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Mo competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Mo competitors.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Kudoboard Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Kudoboard competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Kudoboard competitors.
Sam Lepak
Jun 6, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Bucketlist Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Bucketlist competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Bucketlist competitors.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Cooleaf Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Cooleaf competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Cooleaf competitors.
Sam Lepak
May 13, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 WorkTango Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best WorkTango competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for WorkTango competitors.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Workstars Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Workstars competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Workstars competitors.
Sam Lepak
Jun 6, 2026
2 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Workleap Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best Workleap competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for Workleap competitors.
Sam Lepak
May 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Best Workhuman Competitors for 2026 (Ranked & Compared)
Researching Workhuman competitors? Compare the top employee recognition and rewards platforms on pricing, features, and user reviews to find the right fit.
Sam Lepak
Jun 1, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 Best TinyPulse Competitors for 2026 (Compared)
Researching TinyPulse competitors? Compare the best employee engagement and survey platforms on pricing, features, and reviews to find your best fit.
Sam Lepak
Jun 6, 2026
5 Min Read
Comparisons
10 ThriveSparrow Competitors: Pricing & Reviews [2026 Guide]
Looking for the best ThriveSparrow competitors? This complete guide will give you features, pricing, reviews, and more for ThriveSparrow competitors.
Sam Lepak
May 20, 2026
5 Min Read